Colostrum supply and demand?

Does anyone know if colostrum works on supply and demand like breastmilk does? I'm 37 weeks pg and still occasionally comfort nursing one of my twins. Just wondering if she is increasing the demand to trick my body into making more? Does anyone know?

Does anyone know if colostrum works on supply and demand like breastmilk does? I'm 37 weeks pg and still occasionally comfort nursing one of my twins. Just wondering if she is increasing the demand to trick my body into making more? Does anyone know?

No, your body continues producing colostrum until a few days after birth regardless. My milk actually disappeared around 20 weeks. And my toddler will not be nursing while I'm in the hospital, so baby will get her share. I was just wondering if she will possibly get more because of my toddler nursing now?

No, your body continues producing colostrum until a few days after birth regardless. My milk actually disappeared around 20 weeks. And my toddler will not be nursing while I'm in the hospital, so baby will get her share. I was just wondering if she will possibly get more because of my toddler nursing now?

Very interesting... So your toddler is bf but it's all colostrum? So you will have milk come in again once you've had baby? Is your toddler getting a lot? I would think you will still have the same amount but I really have no clue. I'm interested to know though.

Very interesting... So your toddler is bf but it's all colostrum? So you will have milk come in again once you've had baby? Is your toddler getting a lot? I would think you will still have the same amount but I really have no clue. I'm interested to know though.

No, I don't think she's getting a lot. She's doesn't really care. She's always been a die hard nurser. It's more comfort for her, plus we have all been sick lately, so I'm sure it's helping her feel better. It's just something I was wondering. ???

No, I don't think she's getting a lot. She's doesn't really care. She's always been a die hard nurser. It's more comfort for her, plus we have all been sick lately, so I'm sure it's helping her feel better. It's just something I was wondering. ???

I asked this same question to my prenatal instructor and the response I got is if you are bf when #2 arrives you will have far more colostrum then if you weren't. More then #2 will need however it is vital to always feed #2 first before allowing #1 to nurse (assuming you still nurse #1) it is likely you won't have enough for #1 initially but yes your body will produce more to catch up. Hope that helps.

I asked this same question to my prenatal instructor and the response I got is if you are bf when #2 arrives you will have far more colostrum then if you weren't. More then #2 will need however it is vital to always feed #2 first before allowing #1 to nurse (assuming you still nurse #1) it is likely you won't have enough for #1 initially but yes your body will produce more to catch up. Hope that helps.

Thanks. I'm not necessarily planning on continuing to nurse #1 regularly. Obviously, baby will come first. I just know there is very little colostrum in the beginning and was wondering if letting #1 nurse now would increase the amount for the new baby.

Thanks. I'm not necessarily planning on continuing to nurse #1 regularly. Obviously, baby will come first. I just know there is very little colostrum in the beginning and was wondering if letting #1 nurse now would increase the amount for the new baby.

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